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    15 hp merc

    I bought a 1992 15 hp merc. Great running motor but obviously has a thermostat with the water stream coming and going under power and so on. Here is my question, if I take the thermostat out will I get a constant water flow (as I would like to see)? All of my other motors have a constant water...
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    15 hp merc question

    I just bought a 1992 15 hp. Runs great but I don't get much water coming out of the pee hole at idle, I get alittle more at trolling speed and when I give it more throttle and then wide open I get a good steady stream. I was going to change the impellar but when I went on line to get parts under...
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    Changing impellar on 1992 15 hp

    Thinking about trying this myself, any advice, is this a major deal? Thanks.
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    What year Merc

    I just bought a boat, motor and trailer today, all in excellent shape. I cannot find the model and serial number on the 15 hp motor. The boat and trailer are 1992 and it looks like the motor is about the same year also, the owner didn't know. I have a 1996 8 hp that is the same as far as...
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    1963 10 hp

    I have a 10 hp 1963 Johnson, I just replaced coils, condenser, points and water pump. This thing runs great, I took the prop off and I don't have a washer behind the prop. According to the manual it appears that there should be one. If so, where does it go and can I just get one from the local...
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    1963 Johnson 10hp

    My buddy and I just got done putting in new condensers, points, coils and water pump. The shop wanted $450.00 to get it running. I bought the motor on an auction for $100.00 and figured what the heck we will try fixing it ourselves, bought a repair manual and and it works great, we had a great...
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